Baby boy joy for Carrickfergus councillor

A former Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has welcomed a new family member.

Carrickfergus Councillor Cheryl Johnston gave birth at the weekend to a baby boy, weighing 8lbs and 10ozs.

Cllr Johnston, who also has a daughter, Brooke, received congratulations from colleagues in the DUP’s Carrickfergus office where she works.

East Antrim MLA David Hilditch said: “Congratulations to Cheryl and partner Karl on the birth of their beautiful baby boy Lyle. ❤

Cllr Cheryl Johnston and baby Lyle.placeholder image
Cllr Cheryl Johnston and baby Lyle.

“Best wishes from not only all at the office but also the many folk who have been enquiring.”

Click here to read: NILGA award for Carrick councillor.

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